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Back to SearchWhy Are There so Many Abandoned Military Bases?
All around the edges of San Francisco Bay you'll find reminders of a once robust military presence in this area. The Presidio, Alameda Naval Air Stat…
1 year, 4 months ago
Is it Safe to Swim in San Francisco Bay?
If you can brave the cold and get over your worries about sharks, is it a good idea to swim in the bay's somewhat murky depths? This week, reporter D…
1 year, 4 months ago
Chinese Food and Donuts: A Classic Bay Area Combo
Do you ever finish a big plate of lo mein and suddenly think, 'Boy, I could really go for a Boston cream'? If you're in the Bay Area, you're in luck!…
1 year, 5 months ago
How Fernet-Branca Became San Francisco's Favorite Spirit
About 25 years ago, Fernet-Branca went from a somewhat eclectic drink, shared among the city's old school bartenders, to one of the most iconic spiri…
1 year, 5 months ago
Which San Francisco Sounds Are Lost to Time?
Our lives are full of sounds. The rumble of car engines, a particular birdsong, the 'ding' of phone alerts, even the voices of our friends and family…
1 year, 5 months ago
Is Monterey Jack Cheese ... Not From Monterey?
Most people believe that Monterey Jack Cheese originated in ... Monterey. And while the name 'Monterey Jack' establishes a clear claim, this week we'…
1 year, 5 months ago
An Instrument Played by the Waves
The Wave Organ is an environmental sculpture that goes below the surface of the bay to create a unique sonic experience for visitors. Listener Robbie…
1 year, 6 months ago
Bay Curious Presents Mindshift: The Black Panther Legacy and Oakland Community Schools
When people think of the Black Panthers, most imagine militant Black men in berets carrying guns. While that's not an inaccurate picture, the Black P…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Explosive History Hidden in Glen Canyon Park
These days, Glen Canyon Park is a tranquil urban park with hiking trails, soccer fields and a playground, which makes it all that more difficult to i…
1 year, 6 months ago
An Eerie Night on the USS Hornet
There are plenty of 'haunted' places in the Bay Area. But some locations are said to attract ghosts, even if they don't have a connection to the plac…
1 year, 7 months ago